Trichomanes capillaceum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 1099. 1753.

"Habitat in America." RCN: 7954.

Lectotype (Proctor, Ferns Jamaica: 109. 1985): [icon] "Adiantum Capillaceum" in Plumier, Traité Foug. Amér .: 83, t. 99, f. D. 1705.

Current name: Trichomanes capillaceum L. ( Hymenophyllaceae).